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RFC 1422 - 3.4.2 The Internet Policy Registration Authority (IPRA)

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### 3.4.2 The Internet Policy Registration Authority (IPRA)

The IPRA acts as the root of the certification hierarchy for the Internet community. The public component of the IPRA forms the foundation for all certificate validation within this hierarchy. The IPRA will be operated under the auspices of the Internet Society, an international, non-profit organization. The IPRA certifies all PCAs, ensuring that they agree to abide by the Internet-wide policy established by the IPRA. This policy, and the services provided by the IPRA, are detailed below.

3.4.2.1 PCA Registration
3.4.2.2 Ensuring the Uniqueness of Distinguished Names
3.4.2.3 Accuracy of Distinguished Names
3.4.2.4 Distinguished Name Conventions
3.4.2.5 CRL Management
3.4.2.6 Public Key Algorithm Licensing Issues

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RFC 1422 - 3.4.2 The Internet Policy Registration Authority (IPRA)